Hydroplaning
Hydroplaning occurs when a wedge of water builds up between the tyre and the road surface faster than the tread can disperse it, causing the tyre to lose contact with the road entirely. The risk increases with vehicle speed, water depth, and decreasing tread depth. Hydroplaning is functionally identical to aquaplaning, with the term more commonly used in technical and international contexts.
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